Reminders:
***All Science Expo Projects and packets are due on Monday, January 31. No exceptions!
***Have you heard about the Family Homework Project yet? The instructions were sent home in the Northpoint newsletter. All projects are due no later than February 25.
Language Arts:
Today was a busy day! After we spent some time in the computer lab typing our poetry, we came back into the classroom to get started on our assessments. It seemed as though we just got started when it was time to load the buses for the Pops Concert. The students really seemed to enjoy themselves and I was proud of their behavior!
Math:
Math was cut short this morning due to the concert, so we did not work on a new lesson today. Instead, we completed a minute and worked on white boards practicing finding the number of tiles needed to tile a room, fractions, and problem solving.
Social Studies:
Today we completed the summary for chapter 8 and read and discussed the Reading Further section. The students were then assigned page 51 in their ISNB. This is homework that is due for my homeroom class on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Remember to start studying for the test over chapter 8. Study guides were passed out yesterday.
Have a great wekend... Remember your Science Expo projects on Monday!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
1/27/11
Language Arts:
Today we reviewed our grammar skill on white boards, took our test covering that skill, listened to our read a loud, worked with our reading buddies on a How-To-Writing, and switched for Vocabulary Vine.
Homework:
***Weekly due tomorrow
***Pops Concert at Penn tomorrow
***Science Expo projects are due on January 31. You can bring them in earlier.
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Math:
Today we worked on Odyssey in the computer lab, completed a minute, worked on computation, and practiced mental math.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we learned about the rest of the Midwest region. We ended our tour by learning about the Mall of America in Minnesota. We worked in groups to come up with a floor plan for our own malls. Study guides were passed out today for the Chapter 8 test.Mrs. Doms' class will have their test on Thursday, February3 and my homeroom will have their test on Friday, February 4.
Until tomorrow...
Today we reviewed our grammar skill on white boards, took our test covering that skill, listened to our read a loud, worked with our reading buddies on a How-To-Writing, and switched for Vocabulary Vine.
Homework:
***Weekly due tomorrow
***Pops Concert at Penn tomorrow
***Science Expo projects are due on January 31. You can bring them in earlier.
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Math:
Today we worked on Odyssey in the computer lab, completed a minute, worked on computation, and practiced mental math.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we learned about the rest of the Midwest region. We ended our tour by learning about the Mall of America in Minnesota. We worked in groups to come up with a floor plan for our own malls. Study guides were passed out today for the Chapter 8 test.Mrs. Doms' class will have their test on Thursday, February3 and my homeroom will have their test on Friday, February 4.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
1/26/11
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we continued working on our grammar skill for the week(Pronouns), switched for Vocabulary Vine, started a new read a loud, and worked on some crazy writing topics.(They loved this!) This type of writing is great practice to get the kids excited about writing!
Homework:
***Weekly due Friday
***Next week starts the "I Love to Read Challenge". Be looking for reading calendars to come soon.
***We will attend the Pops Concert at Penn High School on Friday. A note was sent home today about it.
***Science Expo presentations will begin next week on January 31.
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Math:
After completing our minute and reviewing computation skills, we jumped right into Unit 8. This chapter should be fairly easy and we should be able to move through it fairly quickly. The entire Unit deals with fractions.
Homework:
***Journal page 251 and 252
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Social Studies:
Today we continued our crop duster tour through the Midwest region. The best part of all was when we ended up In Minnesota and learned about the Mall of America. We even worked in groups to create our own mall. I must say, they certainly put some serious thought into the kinds of stores that could serve all types of people.
It looks as though our test will be towards the end of next week. Study guides will be passed out tomorrow.
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we continued working on our grammar skill for the week(Pronouns), switched for Vocabulary Vine, started a new read a loud, and worked on some crazy writing topics.(They loved this!) This type of writing is great practice to get the kids excited about writing!
Homework:
***Weekly due Friday
***Next week starts the "I Love to Read Challenge". Be looking for reading calendars to come soon.
***We will attend the Pops Concert at Penn High School on Friday. A note was sent home today about it.
***Science Expo presentations will begin next week on January 31.
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Math:
After completing our minute and reviewing computation skills, we jumped right into Unit 8. This chapter should be fairly easy and we should be able to move through it fairly quickly. The entire Unit deals with fractions.
Homework:
***Journal page 251 and 252
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Social Studies:
Today we continued our crop duster tour through the Midwest region. The best part of all was when we ended up In Minnesota and learned about the Mall of America. We even worked in groups to create our own mall. I must say, they certainly put some serious thought into the kinds of stores that could serve all types of people.
It looks as though our test will be towards the end of next week. Study guides will be passed out tomorrow.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
1/25/11
Language Arts:
Today was our 100th day of school! Because of this important day, we spent some time working on a writing marathon which was titled, "If I had a 100----------, I would__________". It was amazing to see how creative some of the ideas were and how much they were able to write in such a short amount of time.
We also spent some time working on our grammar skill for the week and reviewing our story vocabulary. Then we were off to Vocabulary Vine.
Homework:
***Weekly due Friday
***Science Expo presentations will begin on January 28th in all Language Arts classes. Be ready to explain your experiment and procedures. You will be graded on the listening and speaking standards.
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Math:
After a bit of a review, we started our Unit 7 test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we continued our journey of the Midwest region. We started off in South Dakota and learned about Mount Rushmore, and The Crazy Horse Memorial. Next, we traveled to Michigan where we learned about the Soo Locks and about the automobile assembly lines of Detroit, Michigan. We even had a chance to create an assembly line of our own. This created quite a stir of conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of working on an assembly line.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Today was our 100th day of school! Because of this important day, we spent some time working on a writing marathon which was titled, "If I had a 100----------, I would__________". It was amazing to see how creative some of the ideas were and how much they were able to write in such a short amount of time.
We also spent some time working on our grammar skill for the week and reviewing our story vocabulary. Then we were off to Vocabulary Vine.
Homework:
***Weekly due Friday
***Science Expo presentations will begin on January 28th in all Language Arts classes. Be ready to explain your experiment and procedures. You will be graded on the listening and speaking standards.
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Math:
After a bit of a review, we started our Unit 7 test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we continued our journey of the Midwest region. We started off in South Dakota and learned about Mount Rushmore, and The Crazy Horse Memorial. Next, we traveled to Michigan where we learned about the Soo Locks and about the automobile assembly lines of Detroit, Michigan. We even had a chance to create an assembly line of our own. This created quite a stir of conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of working on an assembly line.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Monday, January 24, 2011
1/24/11
Language Arts:
Today was a short day due to double specials. We did have time to take our weekly spelling pretest, review our new story vocabulary and listen to our story on tape before heading off to Vocabualry Vine. This week our story is short and only has 4 vocabulary words. Be sure to discuss their meanings when you read the story together this week.
Homework:
***Weekly homework packet due Friday
***Science Expo is due on January 31. You may bring it in sooner if you are ready. Our presentations will start on the 31st. Everyone should be ready to present that day!
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, worked on computation on white boards, and then worked on a study guide for the test which will be tomorrow. Please review the study guide that covers the skills from Unit 7.
Homework:
***Unit 7 test tomorrow(See the study guide)
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we continued our crop dusting tour of the Midwest Region. Today we visited South Dakota and Detroit, Michigan. While in Michigan, we learned about the automotive industry and participated in our own assembly plant. We definitely learned about the advantages and disadvantages of being on an assembly line. It was stressful!
Reminders:
***Science Expo is due on Jan. 31. All students will present in their Language Arts classes.
Until tomorrow...
Today was a short day due to double specials. We did have time to take our weekly spelling pretest, review our new story vocabulary and listen to our story on tape before heading off to Vocabualry Vine. This week our story is short and only has 4 vocabulary words. Be sure to discuss their meanings when you read the story together this week.
Homework:
***Weekly homework packet due Friday
***Science Expo is due on January 31. You may bring it in sooner if you are ready. Our presentations will start on the 31st. Everyone should be ready to present that day!
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, worked on computation on white boards, and then worked on a study guide for the test which will be tomorrow. Please review the study guide that covers the skills from Unit 7.
Homework:
***Unit 7 test tomorrow(See the study guide)
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we continued our crop dusting tour of the Midwest Region. Today we visited South Dakota and Detroit, Michigan. While in Michigan, we learned about the automotive industry and participated in our own assembly plant. We definitely learned about the advantages and disadvantages of being on an assembly line. It was stressful!
Reminders:
***Science Expo is due on Jan. 31. All students will present in their Language Arts classes.
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
1/20/11
Language Arts:
Right after specials today, we practiced the correct usage or pronouns, completed our grammar minute which dealt with placing commas in sentences, reviewed our RIT vocabulary, worked on a quick writing prompt, met with our reading buddies, and switched for Vocabulary Vine. We completed all of this before 11:00! Whew!
Homework:
***Please check your email for a letter from Northpoint regarding a family homework project that each family will participate in for the upcoming "I Love to Read Challenge."
***We will have our usual assessments tomorrow.
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Math:
Today was our day to spend in the computer lab working on Odyssey. We also fit in some time to review skills and practice solving problems more complex order of operations problems that involved squaring decimals and fractions as well as squaring an expression in parentheses.
Homework:
***Math boxes 7.10 and 7.11
***We are going to be having a test early next week over Unit 7. A practice test and or study guide will be coming home on Monday.
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we started our tour of the Midwest Region in a crop duster plane. We started our journey in Missouri, traveled to Iowa, and then we were off to Kansas. Along the way we learned not only about the geography of the region but the economy and history as well. We ended our day learning about the cowboys that roamed about Kansas and sang the song "Home on the Range". What an exciting adventure!
The remainder of our class time was spent finishing up a previous Art Smart lesson. Thank you to Mrs. Grocock, Mrs. Sohrab, and Mrs. Coughlin for their help!
Until tomorrow...
Right after specials today, we practiced the correct usage or pronouns, completed our grammar minute which dealt with placing commas in sentences, reviewed our RIT vocabulary, worked on a quick writing prompt, met with our reading buddies, and switched for Vocabulary Vine. We completed all of this before 11:00! Whew!
Homework:
***Please check your email for a letter from Northpoint regarding a family homework project that each family will participate in for the upcoming "I Love to Read Challenge."
***We will have our usual assessments tomorrow.
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Math:
Today was our day to spend in the computer lab working on Odyssey. We also fit in some time to review skills and practice solving problems more complex order of operations problems that involved squaring decimals and fractions as well as squaring an expression in parentheses.
Homework:
***Math boxes 7.10 and 7.11
***We are going to be having a test early next week over Unit 7. A practice test and or study guide will be coming home on Monday.
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we started our tour of the Midwest Region in a crop duster plane. We started our journey in Missouri, traveled to Iowa, and then we were off to Kansas. Along the way we learned not only about the geography of the region but the economy and history as well. We ended our day learning about the cowboys that roamed about Kansas and sang the song "Home on the Range". What an exciting adventure!
The remainder of our class time was spent finishing up a previous Art Smart lesson. Thank you to Mrs. Grocock, Mrs. Sohrab, and Mrs. Coughlin for their help!
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
1/18/11
We were all back and ready to go after a long weekend!
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we took our spelling pretest and reviewed their specific spelling patterns. The words this week are a bit tricky so be sure to study a little extra.
We also took the time to review our new vocabulary words that go along with our story and listened to it on tape. The words this week are as follows: faint, disguised, crisscrossed, jealousy, fade, wisdom, and cautiously. Please be sure to review these words with your child as you read the story together during the week. They will be tested on Friday.This week our story is a realistic fiction and the comprehension skill is once again drawing conclusions. It is a good idea to stop while you are reading the story together and ask questions along the way. This helps comprehension!
Our grammar skill for the week is subject and object pronouns. We worked on this skill on the overhead, in our grammar workbook, and practiced on white boards.
Before switching for Vocabulary Vine /Triumphs, we spent some time working on our character sketch writing that we started on Friday. This is homework if it was not completed in class.
Homework:
***Character sketch writing is due tomorrow
***Due to the short week, we will not have a weekly homework packet. We will, however, have all of our assessments on Friday.
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Math:
Today we worked on computation with a little extra effort and practice placed on algebra and solving for a variable. Our lesson of the day dealt with adding positive numbers by using counters. This was quite a step back for the students. What a confidence booster!
Homework:
***Math journal page 234 and 236
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today our class started Chapter 8. During this chapter we will be taking a crop duster tour of the Midwest Region. Today we reviewed the vocabulary, completed the Chapter 8 preview in our ISNB, and worked with a partner to answer specific questions about the geography of the Midwest.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Tonight is Chick-Fil-A day! Please join us to support our school.
***Tomorrow is Animal Day! Don't forget to bring your animal gear and your $. All proceeds will go to the Humane Society.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we took our spelling pretest and reviewed their specific spelling patterns. The words this week are a bit tricky so be sure to study a little extra.
We also took the time to review our new vocabulary words that go along with our story and listened to it on tape. The words this week are as follows: faint, disguised, crisscrossed, jealousy, fade, wisdom, and cautiously. Please be sure to review these words with your child as you read the story together during the week. They will be tested on Friday.This week our story is a realistic fiction and the comprehension skill is once again drawing conclusions. It is a good idea to stop while you are reading the story together and ask questions along the way. This helps comprehension!
Our grammar skill for the week is subject and object pronouns. We worked on this skill on the overhead, in our grammar workbook, and practiced on white boards.
Before switching for Vocabulary Vine /Triumphs, we spent some time working on our character sketch writing that we started on Friday. This is homework if it was not completed in class.
Homework:
***Character sketch writing is due tomorrow
***Due to the short week, we will not have a weekly homework packet. We will, however, have all of our assessments on Friday.
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Math:
Today we worked on computation with a little extra effort and practice placed on algebra and solving for a variable. Our lesson of the day dealt with adding positive numbers by using counters. This was quite a step back for the students. What a confidence booster!
Homework:
***Math journal page 234 and 236
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today our class started Chapter 8. During this chapter we will be taking a crop duster tour of the Midwest Region. Today we reviewed the vocabulary, completed the Chapter 8 preview in our ISNB, and worked with a partner to answer specific questions about the geography of the Midwest.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Tonight is Chick-Fil-A day! Please join us to support our school.
***Tomorrow is Animal Day! Don't forget to bring your animal gear and your $. All proceeds will go to the Humane Society.
Until tomorrow...
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